Mount Shasta City KOA

Directions

Mt Shasta City KOA is located at 900 N. Mt. Shasta Boulevard, in downtown Mt. Shasta City, and within walking distance of fine dining, unique downtown shopping, and only 20 minutes from the Mt. Shasta Board and Ski Park.

Directions From the South: Traveling North on Interstate 5, take the Central Mount Shasta Exit #738 turning right at the Stop Sign onto W. Lake Street. Continue on W. Lake St. about .3 miles to the second Stop Light and turn left onto N. Mount Shasta Blvd. Continue on N. Mt. Shasta Blvd. approximately 1/2 mile to Hinckley, turn right. The entrance to the campground will be immediately on your left.

Directions From the North: Traveling South on Interstate 5, take the first Mount Shasta Exit #740 following the ramp onto N. Mt. Shasta Blvd. Continue approximately 1 mile on N. Mt. Shasta Blvd. until you see the KOA illuminated sign, 900 N. Mt Shasta Blvd. Turn left onto Hinckley, the entrance into to the campground will be immediately on your left.

Local Area Attractions

Mt Shasta City / Siskiyou County where the population numbers are small but the activities and places to see, visit and explore, outnumber the people. Starting at the top is Mt. Shasta, coming from any direction the volcano is visible from hundreds of miles away. Our KOA rests at the bottom and only minutes from the trailheads where people from all over the world come to gather. From glistening lakes and world-class rivers to scenic drives and backcountry roads, the area provides something for everyone to discover and enjoy. Use Mt. Shasta as your base camp while you visit and explore the area.

Box Canyon Dam and Trail

Stands 209 feet above a rocky river gorge and view the Sacramento River rush from Lake Siskiyou. On the way to Lake Siskiyou you'll pass over Box Canyon Dam, where you may park off the road on either side for an awesome view. Walk the beautiful Box Canyon trail that begins just North of the gorge. The three-quarter mile trail skirts the North rim of the dam, winds through dense forests crosses a number of tiny mountain creeks and offers opportunities to view the dam and canyon from a number of different points.

Castle Crags State Park

The park offers swimming and fishing in the Sacramento River, hiking in the back country, and a view of Mount Shasta. There are 76 developed campsites and six environmental campsites. The park features 28 miles of hiking trails, including a 2.7 mile access trail to Castle Crags Wilderness, part of the Shasta-Trinity National Forest. The Pacific Crest Trail also passes through the park. The park is named for 6,000-feet tall glacier-polished crags.

Climate / Weather

With exceptional air quality and pure water in a high alpine environment, we enjoy four distinct seasons. The weather in the City of Mt Shasta and Siskiyou County is ideal. Average summer afternoon temperatures are in the 80's with no humidity, and evening temperatures may drop to the 40's. Rain and snowfall occurs mainly in the months of October through mid-May.

Dining

The area offers a variety of savory cuisine to suit every ones palate, from traditional to fascinating international fare. The bountiful flavors found in Mt Shasta restaurants are influenced by the cooking styles of American, Italian, Mexican and regional Asian cuisines. Dining establishments range from elegant restaurants with candlelit meals, to family dining in a hospitable atmosphere. We have restaurants and dining within walking distance, and quite a few of them deliver.

Dogsledding / Dog Sled Express

Dogsled Express, guided winter sled dog tours, would like to customize a ride for you that will best serve your needs,.whether it be for a single passenger, you and your sweetheart, family, or short rides for a large group. Get away from the hustle and bustle of the cities to the quiet and solitude of the trail. Along with the majestic scenery of Mount Shasta and the excitement of these great canine athletes we will encourage you to meet each and every dog on your tour team.

Local Area Activities

Dining

The area offers a variety of savory cuisine to suit every ones palate, from traditional to fascinating international fare. The bountiful flavors found in Mt Shasta restaurants are influenced by the cooking styles of American, Italian, Mexican and regional Asian cuisines. Dining establishments range from elegant restaurants with candlelit meals, to family dining in a hospitable atmosphere. We have restaurants and dining within walking distance, and quite a few of them deliver.

Fishing

Siskiyou County remains a premier destination for fishermen. The McCloud River is famous the world over for its spirited, gorgeous redband trout, and the Upper Sacramento River remains a favorite for its miles and miles of easy access.The Klamath Rivers steelhead still quicken the pulse, and a variety of other rivers, small streams, reservoirs and alpine lakes attract conventional and fly fishermen alike.Fishing, When it comes to fishing there are very few places prettier than Siskiyou County.

Golf

Siskiyou Countys golfers almost never play without a stunning view of Mount Shasta. The 6,950 yard Lake Shastina Golf Resort (near Weed) is an 18-hole championship course known as the Magnificent Monster, while Siskiyou Countys newest 18-hole course is at the Mount Shasta Resort on Lake Siskiyou. The McCloud Golf Course offers many wide fairways; the Weed Golf Course offers tough putting challenges. When making reservations or staying at Mt Shasta City KOA let us call and arrange the tee time for you..

Helicopter Tours / Aerial Photography

Mt. Shasta Helicopter offers a wonderful flying experience in one of the most beautiful places in the country. The pilot has been a resident of Mt. Shasta for over 12 years. Being an avid outdoorsman our pilot is very knowledgeable of the local terrain. We offer tours of Mt. Shasta and the surrounding area.